To put into context how big an MLB stadium is, to get a site that could host an MLB-size facility you would need to build on top of a site the size of Dawson College plus the Forum's site thrown in for good measure.

although i've only lived in montreal for a year for my studies - and that was a bazillion years ago. someone from montreal needs to explain why all that complaining about the olympic stadium. it's not downtown? i used to lived on du fort, near the old forum and i went to many expos games - no hassle! so what would be downtown exactly?

seriously, i never understood that "build a stadium downtown" stuff... someone enlighten me

If mob ownership is the problem you can't put it anywhere in Montreal could you?

It's not the only problem for Vegas, but it is a problem. Biggest problem is that it's too much of a tourist city, which makes it difficult to build a fan base. At least, that's what they are saying, even though the metropolitan area has almost 2 millions, which I guess is a little low, but not that bad..

although i've only lived in montreal for a year for my studies - and that was a bazillion years ago. someone from montreal needs to explain why all that complaining about the olympic stadium. it's not downtown? i used to lived on du fort, near the old forum and i went to many expos games - no hassle! so what would be downtown exactly?

seriously, i never understood that "build a stadium downtown" stuff... someone enlighten me

A downtown stadium would be better for a few reasons.

1. Accessible for people who are not taking the metro. Not everyone wants to pile into a packed subway car to go see a ballgame. Many people would rather drive there and park their car somewhere safe. That was hardly an option at Olympic Stadium.

2. Walk-ins. If someone is walking around downtown in the summer, and see the stadium, they'd feel more inclined to go to the game, rather than going way out of their way to the east end to see a game, and then come back afterwards. People would like to just go to the bar for a few beers, check out the game, and then head back to the bar, head back home, etc. Olympic Stadium is out of the way.

3. This is more about the stadium itself than it's location, but the place was just an ugly dump. You'd be surrounded by bright yellow seats, and a roof that looked like it was being held up by duct tape. A new ballpark, where you could actually see the Montreal sky, would have really made the experience of baseball way better. I've seen games at Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, Skydome (and soon to visit all three parks in Southern California), and nothing beats sitting outdoors, drinking a cold beer, and watching baseball. This hasn't been possible in Montreal since the Jarry Park days, way before my time.